a chest of drawers, often with a mirror at the top. a division of a government department or an independent administrative unit. an office for collecting or distributing news or information, coordinating work, or performing specified services; agency: a travel bureau; a news bureau. Chiefly British. a desk or writing table with drawers for papers. Contemporary Examples

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noun (pl) -reaus, -reaux (-rəʊz) (mainly Brit) a writing desk with pigeonholes, drawers, etc, against which the writing surface can be closed when not in use (US) a chest of drawers an office or agency, esp one providing services for the public

Office of Management and Budget: the division of the Executive Office of the President that prepares and administers the federal budget and improves management in the executive branch. Contemporary Examples Fantasy League for Economic Policy Wonks Rob Cox October 2, 2012 Obama Finds Healthcare.gov’s New Hero Daniel Gross October 23, 2013 CBO’s Case for Immigration: […]

an office where money can be exchanged. noun a place where foreign currencies can be exchanged

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